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Colors
OrangePinkYellowRed

Description

Tree discovered by Daryl in Cooktown, far northern Queensland, at 94 Hope Street, in the yard of an elderly couple (Colin and his wife). Marilyn took 25 cuttings and sent them to the USA. Daryl posted photographs online under the name 'Cooktown Sunset' for its red and yellow sunset-like colouration. 'Col' refers to Colin, not Colonel. Flowers are 3-4" orange and pink, opening pale pink and lemon early season and turning red and banana yellow in heat, with vibrant colors in any temperature. Fragrance is fruity and spicy with sweet floral coconut notes.

Appearance

3-4" blooms in orange and pink; pale pink and lemon early season, turning red and banana yellow in heat; vibrant at all temperatures.

Bloom

Easy to bloom; sets seed.

Fragrance

Fruity and spicy with sweet floral coconut notes.

Growth & Foliage

Tall, lanky, snakey, fast grower.

Cultivation Tips

Needs low water and porous soil; rot and rubberiness occur if soil is compacted or overwatered. Easy to root.

Provenance

Found in Cooktown, far northern Queensland, at 94 Hope Street. Also observed in Cairns. Photographed and shared by Daryl under the name 'Cooktown Sunset'; 25 cuttings sent to the USA by Marilyn.

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Details

Growth Habit
tall
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
Yes
Size (in)
3-4
Fragrance Strength
fruity spicy, spicy, sweet, sw
Anecdotal Notes
Diana

from a distance, growing in residential gardens in the township of Cairns. Upon his arrival in the far northern Queensland township of Cooktown, he noticed the same trees were prevalent in the town. He found the best specimen located in the front yard of a house owned by an elderly couple (Colin was the husband) who were happy to provide him with cuttings. Daryl also took a number of photographs which he posted on his website under the name of ‘Cooktown Sunset’, as the red and yellow colouration was reminiscent of a sunset. 25 cuttings were taken by Marilyn and sent to the USA. Found at 94 Hope St Cooktown. Orange and Pink 3-4" with fruity and spicy fragrance. Col is short for Colin, not Colonel. Tall, lanky, snakey and fast grower. Should have low water or it gets rubbery and rot if the soil is too compact. Fruity/spicy perfume....can be pale pink and lemon early season turning red and banana yellow in heat. Vibrant colors in any temperature. Easy to root, easy to bloom, and she has a sweet nice fragrance. Sweet floral coconut scent. Sets seed.

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Quick Facts

Size3-4"
Fragrancefruity spicy, spicy, sweet, sw
Colors4